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Gay Atlanta
As the national hub for the LGBTQ+ community in the South, Atlanta is home to a diverse range of people of all identities. Establishments across the city are inclusive, and LGBTQ+ specific events such as Atlanta pride are popular with people from across the country. Atlanta's boasts a growing arts scene along with everything from festivals to stylish fine dining. Numerous queer friendly neighbourhoods offer different vibes, from the renowned culture of Downtown to the more hipster hangouts of Little Five Points, so there's a space for all tastes.
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Atlanta Gay Bars
GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, read more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.
BJ Roosters
Older Crowd, Cocktails, Sports, Dancing
BJ's has been a staple in Atlanta's gay nightlife scene since 1995. It's open seven days a week for all your alcohol and male dancer needs, as in the main area you can find go-go boys dancing on the bar as DJs provide a range of great music. BJ's also serves great food and drinks including creative cocktails, and in the back rooms you can find pool tables, darts, and more hot men on the TV.
Atlanta Eagle
Bear, Fetish, Older Crowd, Outdoor Seating
This low-key gay leather bar is fairly unassuming but hidden inside is a hot dance floor, hotter men, and three fully stocked bars. There's even a leather shop on site so there's no excuses not to have some fun with the guys you just met, and if you need to you can cool off on the deck. Whether you like hot leather men, guys in rubber or gear, bears and cubs, you'll find a guy for you here.
Mary's
Dancing, Drag
Mary's in East Atlanta Village is known for its fun vibe and trendy crowd. Weekly and monthly special events include the city's best karaoke, regular drag shows, and a host of skilled DJs with the best music and videos. The minute you walk through the door, you're on the dance floor with a truly mixed crowd, all enjoying cheap drinks served by friendly bartenders, while upstairs the airy loft is perfect for people watching.
Lore
Dancing, Drag
Lore brings a newer, more deliberately queer feel to Atlanta nightlife. Spread over two levels, it combines full bars, performance space, a substantial dance floor, professional sound and lighting and a patio, with a busy programme ranging from drag cabaret and themed dance parties to karaoke, comedy and queer watch parties.
It's on Edgewood Avenue in Old Fourth Ward rather than in the established Midtown gay-bar cluster, so think of Lore as a destination rather than somewhere you'll simply stumble across while bar-hopping around Piedmont Avenue. The crowd is mixed across genders and tends towards Atlanta's younger, creative queer community, particularly on the busier drag and dance nights.
GayMapper tip: Check the programme before heading over — the atmosphere can change considerably depending on whether it's a drag show, dance party or more relaxed community night.
Felix's Atlanta
Pub Vibes, Outdoor Seating
Felix's is the kind of gay neighbourhood bar where the emphasis is more on chatting, karaoke and regulars than chasing a huge club night. Open since 2001, it has a laid-back patio, classic drinks and a changing programme that includes karaoke, trivia and drag, attracting a mainly local LGBTQ+ crowd with a good mix of ages.
It also sits in one of Atlanta's handiest little gay nightlife clusters. Oscar's is virtually next door, while Atlanta Eagle and Mixx are just along Piedmont Avenue, making Felix's an easy starting point or relaxed final stop on a night around the Ansley/Piedmont area.
Mixx Atlanta
Dancing, Outdoor Seating
Mixx Atlanta combines a proper dance floor and stage with enough lounge and patio space to actually talk between songs. Music and programming vary through the week, with karaoke, themed nights, DJs and performances attracting a diverse LGBTQ+ crowd rather than one narrowly defined scene.
Location is a big advantage: Mixx shares the 1492 Piedmont Avenue complex with Atlanta Eagle, while Felix's and Oscar's are just a short walk away. That makes this one of the easiest parts of Atlanta for hopping between different gay venues without repeatedly calling a rideshare.
GayMapper tip: Mixx works especially well when you want dancing but aren't necessarily looking for the full-on club atmosphere of Heretic.
Gay friendly hotels in Atlanta
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5* Four Seasons Atlanta
Near Gay Nightlife, Luxury
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta, a luxury hotel in Midtown Atlanta invites you to enjoy award-winning cuisine, relaxing spa treatments & luxurious accommodations. The hotel offers a full-service spa, modern health club and a on-site restaurant.
Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta features a sitting area with writing desk and free Wi-Fi in every guest room. The full marble bathroom includes a deep bathtub and separate glass-enclosed shower.
The luxurious health club at the Atlanta Four Seasons is equipped with free weights and cardiovascular equipment. Guests can enjoy the indoor saline pool, sauna or steam room.
A 24-hour business center with computers, secretarial service and translation service is available at the Four Seasons Atlanta.
Guests can enjoy breakfast at Park 75, which offers a terrace that overlooks the lobby's 3-story atrium. Lunch and dinner are served at Bar Margot. Room service is available.
4* Renaissance Atlanta Midtown
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
This Atlanta boutique hotel is adjacent to Georgia Institute of Technology and 2.7 km from the Georgia Aquarium and 1.4 km from Piedmont Park. It features a state-of-the-art fitness centre and spacious rooms with a 37-inch flat-screen TV.
A seasonal rooftop bar, The Garden at Community Smith, offers evening cocktails, craft beer, light fare, and a city view. Community Smith, the on-site restaurant, serves dishes with humanely-raised meat and seafood, classic cocktails, wine, and craft beer.
A coffee machine, desk, and iPod docking station are standard in every modern room at the Midtown Atlanta Renaissance Hotel. All rooms are warmly decorated with carpeted floors and include a work desk and free AVEDA toiletries.
Guests can enjoy the ease of express check-out, video review billing, and even video check-out. Babysitting services are offered for a fee, and meeting rooms include 8,590 square feet of space.
The Fox Theatre and Midtown Station MARTA are less than 10 minutes' walk away. Guests will also be 1.6 km from the High Museum of Art and 6 minutes' drive Piedmont Park and the Atlanta Botanical Gardens.
4* Stonehurst Place
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
Stonehurst Place is a historic bed and breakfast and features a daily gourmet breakfast. Special diets can be accommodated with advance notice. Georgia Aquarium is just 3.5 km away.
A flat-screen cable TV and an iPod docking station are available in each room at Stonehurst Place Bed & Breakfast Bed and Breakfast. A DVD player is also included. Towels and linen are provided.
Daily maid service is available and guests can make use of an airport transfer service for a surcharge. The property offers free parking.
Hartsfield Jackson International Airport Is 17 minutes' drive from this bed and breakfast. Guests will be 12 minutes' drive from Zoo Atlanta.
3* Hampton Inn Midtown
Near Gay Nightlife, Great Value
Boasting a bar and a terrace, Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Midtown, Ga is situated in Atlanta, 600 m from High Museum of Art and 1.5 km from Atlantic Station. The property is located 1.5 km from Piedmont Park, 2.2 km from FOX Theatre and 2.2 km from Atlanta Botanical Garden. The hotel has a fitness centre and a 24-hour front desk.
The rooms are fitted with air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a microwave, a coffee machine, a bath or shower, a hairdryer and a desk. At the hotel rooms include a wardrobe and a private bathroom.
A continental breakfast is available each morning at Hampton Inn & Suites Midtown.
National Center for Civil and Human Rights is 3.2 km from the accommodation, while NEW World of Coca-Cola is 3.8 km from the property. The nearest airport is Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, 21 km from Hampton Inn & Suites Atlanta-Midtown, Ga.
4* The Starling Midtown
Near Gay Nightlife, Boutique
The Starling is a stylish Midtown base that works particularly well if you want Atlanta’s gay scene within walking distance while still having the facilities of a large full-service hotel. It sits beside Colony Square and Piedmont Park, with the gay bars around 10th Street and Piedmont Avenue only a few blocks away.
Rooms are contemporary and colourful, with floor-to-ceiling windows in many categories, free Wi-Fi and plenty of space to settle in. There’s a seasonal outdoor pool and terrace, fitness centre and full-service spa, while Lantana handles drinks, dinner and regular live entertainment downstairs.
Piedmont Park is practically outside, and the High Museum of Art and Atlanta Botanical Garden are also nearby. Arts Center MARTA station is around a five-minute walk away, making airport connections straightforward.
GayMapper tip: a good fit if you want the Midtown gay scene nearby but prefer a polished, design-led hotel rather than staying directly above a bar or club.
4* The Georgian Terrace
Boutique, City Centre
Known as The Grand Dame of Atlanta's Peachtree Street, this classically elegant hotel is across from the Fox Theatre and 8 minutes' walk from The Varsity, the world's largest drive-in restaurant. It features a rooftop pool, on-site dining, and free WiFi.
A 37-inch or 42-inch flat-screen TV, large windows are standard in each room at The Georgian Terrace. The private bathrooms are large and include eco-friendly toiletries. Select suites include a full kitchen, washing machine, and tumble dryer.
The Livingston Restaurant and Bar, part of The Georgian Terrace, serves gourmet cuisine amid marble, chrome, and glass architecture alongside a lounge and full-service bar. Buffalo Bayou Coffee offers locally sourced coffee and fresh sandwiches.
Underneath the hotel, guests can also escape to an intimate speakeasy, Edgar's Proof and Provision, for craft cocktails and appetisers. The fitness centre is located on a higher floor, providing cardio machines and views of the city. Valet parking and concierge services are available.
Downtown Atlanta is 1.6 km from The Georgian Terrace. The North Avenue Metro Station is 2 minutes' walk from the property.
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